Advance Passenger Information System

Guests travelling to the USA or Canada are required to provide Advance Passenger Information (API).

United States of America

As per the US Customs and Border protection this information is mandatory for guests on flights to and from USA. (Except US Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), in-transit guests* or crew members.) *Guests who are not US citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents and who are traveling onwards to another country within 8 hours of arrival into the US are considered in-transit guests.

The information required at the time of reservations and / or ticketing includes:

Family Name (as on passport)

Gender

Date of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

Passport Country

Expiry Date of Passport

Country of Residence

Address while in U.S.A. (if you are not a U.S. passport holder or a landed U.S. resident). The address must include the complete Street Name, City, State and Zip Code

*Guests departing USA do not need to provide this information.

Canada

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), mandates API to be transmitted for guests travelling on flights to Canada.

The information required at the time of reservations and / or ticketing includes:

First and Last Name (as on passport)

Family Name (as on passport)

Gender

Date of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

Passport Country

Expiry Date of Passport

Country of Residence

If the information is not provided at the time of booking, a reminder will be sent 72 hours prior to flight departure. For further information please read the FAQ's.

India

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has mandated APIS information to be transmitted for flights into India. APIS transmission will be applicable on the international flights to India. The information required includes:

First and Last Name (as on passport)

Family Name (as on passport)

Gender

Date of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

Passport Country

Expiry Date of Passport

Country of Residence

Qatar

The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) requires airlines to transmit Advance Passenger Processing (APP) prior to departure, for all guests, including infants, travelling to / from or transiting the State of Qatar. Guests who do not provide correct details to submit APP or who receive an APP response from the Qatar Government directing the airline not to board them will not be allowed to travel due to violation of Government regulations. The information required includes:

First and Last Name (as on passport)

Family Name (as on passport)

Gender

Date of Birth

Nationality

Passport Number

Passport Country

Expiry Date of Passport

Country of Residence

Bangladesh

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh requires API (Advance Passenger Information)
details to be transmitted for guests travelling to Bangladesh on international flights.